savelog

savelog [OPTIONS]
The command processes one or more log files, typically by archiving, compressing, or rotating them based on the specified options.

-c, --compress
    Compress the archived log file, typically using gzip.

-t, --timestamp
    Append a timestamp (e.g., YYYYMMDD) to the archived log filename.

-d, --destination DIR
    Specify the target directory for archived log files. Defaults to the source file's directory.

-k, --keep N
    Retain only the last N archived log files, deleting older ones.

-v, --verbose
    Enable verbose output, showing details of operations performed.

savelog is a utility designed to manage and archive log files, typically employed by system administrators or custom applications. It automates the process of moving current log data into historical archives, often applying compression and timestamping. This prevents individual log files from growing indefinitely, consuming excessive disk space, and making log analysis difficult. While not a standard command across all Linux distributions, its functionality often mimics parts of logrotate or simpler archiving scripts. It ensures that critical historical data is preserved while keeping active logs manageable for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting. It might handle single files or directories, depending on its specific implementation, often leveraging standard archiving tools like tar or gzip internally.

The savelog command is not a standard Linux utility found in most distributions. It commonly refers to custom scripts or functions designed for specific system setups or applications. Its exact behavior, options, and availability will vary greatly depending on its particular implementation. Users seeking general log management solutions should refer to standard tools like logrotate or logsave.

Given that savelog is not a standard, universally distributed command, it does not have a formal, documented history of development and usage like commands such as ls or grep. Its origin typically lies in ad-hoc scripting by system administrators or developers who created simple utilities to manage application-specific log files before or alongside more comprehensive solutions like logrotate became widely adopted or configured. It represents a common task implemented in a bespoke manner.

logrotate(8), logsave(1), tar(1), gzip(1)